Monday, November 28, 2022

Rattlesnake Point, Mon 28 Nov 2022, 8:45

 Michael led us on an 8.8 km version of this route -- lots of rocks to scramble over as well as clear paths that would have suited a baby stroller, ie. lots of variety to go with the great views. 




Mt. Nemo

We voted for this?!


Thursday, November 24, 2022

Glen Abbey Trails, Thu 24 Nov 2022, 8:45

 Helgy led us through the heavy fog without a single misstep. The group of 17 actually look pretty happy. 


L-R: Colin, Judy, June, Liz, Susan, Trudy, Helgy, John, Sue S, Carol, Walter, Sue, Margaret, Jim




Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Kerncliff - Dundas, Mon 21 Nov 2022, 8:45

 Ian did a fine job motivating his band of 16 up hill and down dale. Most managed without icers, but these soft-snow conditions will not last!

The  woods are beautiful, not so dark or deep...

Back up to the escarpment

Down to the Ian Reid Side Trail

Only six more hills to go!


Monday, November 21, 2022

Rattlesnake Point - Crawford Lake, Mon 21 Nov 2022, 7:45




Five hikers joined Brian on today's adventure. What a change in weather from last week!


You are here
 


First day of the season for icers and it's always a struggle to get them  on.


Checking out one of the Species at Risk carvings.



Friday, November 18, 2022

Clearview - Avonhead, Thu 17 Nov 2022, 8:45

 A new trail for many hikers, it's flat and short and hard to get really lost as the smokestack at the Ford plant is almost always in view!

Diane, Carol, Ann H, Helen, June, Sue, Judy, Ann M, Trudy and Liz -- all wondering why Jim is holding up that tree😀



Shannon Creek, Turtles, Thu 17 Nov 2022

 Great walk -- cold but sunny, reports Margaret Hogervorst





Monday, November 14, 2022

Iroquoia Heights, Mon 14 Nov 2022, 8:45




It looked at first as if Helgy's luck ordering up good weather had run out, but wait! there was blue sky after all. The golf-course gods were smiling on her -- and the other 11 hikers who turned out for this scenic stroll. 

 

Niagara Glen, Mon 14 Nov 2022, 7:45

Twelve hikers joined Brian for this strenuous, but beautiful hike.


There was a light dusting of snow on the stairs descending into the gorge making them somewhat treacherous.


Scrambling on the rocks on the Whirlpool Trail



There's always one






Thursday, November 10, 2022

Barb's Bench Memorial Hike/Sixteen Mile Creek, Thu 10 Nov 2022

Once again blessed with perfect weather, Pathfinders turned out in good numbers (27? 29??) for this annual event.  Colin shared some memories of Nancy Debreceni, who died last month. Nancy would have loved this hike. 





Colin shares some thoughts about Nancy


The descent to Fourth Line. It needs work...

The last climb -- down!


Beauty down by the Creek

Monday, November 7, 2022

RBG Hendrie Valley, Mon 7 Nov 2022, 8:45

 A happy band of 18 enjoyed another day of great weather and late fall foliage. A perfect day to welcome new hiker Lily.


Sid describes the route





 


DV-Spring Creek/Main/Monarch/Rail Trail, Mon 7 Nov 2022, 7:45


A gorgeous day for a 10.5 km hike in Dundas Valley.


At the Archdeacon Holmes (founder of Camp Artaban) memorial.
Sorry Liz.....


Liz and company:-)



On the Monarch Trail

 

Thursday, November 3, 2022

Rattray Marsh, Thu 3 Nov 2022, 8:45

 An excellent turnout of 24 made for a lot of cordial leaf-scuffling. We ignored the fog, enjoyed the mild temps, and appreciated the many upgrades to the boardwalks by the Credit Valley Conservation Association. 

What Tom saw

What everyone else saw

Where did they get all that new lumber??

Talking up the Memorial Hike